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Short Breaks in Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare makes a great place for a short break or a weekend away.

There are plenty of hotels, B&Bs and guest houses so finding accommodation couldn't be simpler. We have got lots of events througbout the year - like our famous carnival, the Beach Race, or the Glow Festival, and our comedy village - that you might like to build your stay around.

We are also the most fantastic base for a walking holiday, or a little photographic holiday with your camera,

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Top Attractions & Activities for Short Breaks

Weston is the the perfect coastal vacation for a short break. We've got a beautiful sandy beach with a long flat promenade. We've got amazing walks and bike rides....Read More

Weston-super-Mare makes a great place for a short break or a weekend away.

We are also the most fantastic base for a walking holiday, or a little photographic holiday with your camera,

Please bear with us. This page is still under construction. we will bring it to you as quickly as we can.

Top Attractions & Activities for Short Breaks

Weston is the the perfect coastal vacation for a short break. We've got a beautiful sandy beach with a long flat promenade. We've got amazing walks and bike rides.

Where to Stay: Accommodation Options for Short Breaks

There is plenty of accomodation in Weston-super-Mare ranging from hotels to traditional bed and breakfast establishments and self catering properties. Within a short drive we've also got campsites and holiday parks as well. To find out exactly what's on offfer see our accommodation guide here.

Dining and Culinary Delights in Weston-super-Mare

You will be spoilt when it comes to dining in Weston-super-Mare. Check out our Food Friday blogs here and you will be amazed at how much choice there is! We've got so many wonderful places places to eat in or get a take-out, restaurants with a view, traditional fish 'n chips, tasty burgers, authentic Japanese, traditional Indian Chaat, blinding Sunday roasts, incredible Italian or tempting tapas! Have a look at some of the options here with our food and drink pages.

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The Take That Experience

Address

Princess Street, The Princess Theatre, Burnham‑on‑Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EH

Telephone
01278 784464

marketing@redentertainment.co.uk

The Princess Theatre, Burnham‑on‑Sea

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act.
With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic…

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Free Super Saturday

Address

The Motex Centre,, Winterstoke Rd,, BS23 3YW Tel: 01934 416286, Weston-super-Mare,, Somerset, BS23 3YW

Telephone
01934 416286

events@childrenscrapstore.co.uk

BS23 3YW Tel: 01934 416286, Weston-super-Mare,

BOOKING AND DEPOSIT REQUIRED.
Experiment with fluorescent paint on black paper...using different methods, create you own unique picture to take home!
Free 1hr sessions start at 11am and 12.30pm, and must be booked in advance.
Don't forget - this…

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Lost In Music: One Night At The Disco

Address

126-130 High Street, The Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back! Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC!
The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join us as we recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to…

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Rag Wreath Workshop

Address

Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1PR

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Our first ever Rag Wreath Workshop is here just in time for Christmas!
Join us and Art in Mind to create a Christmas Rag Wreath, perfect for decorating your home! Using colours of your choosing to make your perfect decoration, you get to enjoy…

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Ruby Wax, Frazzled: A forum for discussion

Address

The Playhouse Theatre, High Street, Weston Super Mare, Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston Super Mare

Following on from the sell-out success of her one woman show Sane New World, much loved comedian, author and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax presents a special new tour – Frazzled: A forum for discussion. With the Sane New World show Ruby showed…

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The Big Band - with Five Star wing

Address

Playhouse Theatre, 126-130 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

chris@fivestarswingco.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Having been washed out of Weston Super-Mare's Playhouse Theatre a few months back (due to a flood), Five Star Swing are "back in the swim" at the Playhouse with their new show, The Big Band on Wednesday 6th September. As part of their national…

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Live Music at Bistro Pierre

Address

Bistro Pierre, Princess Royal Square, Beach Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AT

Telephone
01934 643 972

vic@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Beach Road, Weston-super-Mare

Guitar vocalist Lee B performing Ed Sheeran covers

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Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea

Address

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

Enjoy a special and memorable Afternoon Tea together on Mothering Sunday in the Palace's atmospheric Undercroft. In addition to the delicious afternoon tea menu, there'll be vegan and vegetarian options plus a menu for the 'little ones' (10 years…

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Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre

Address

Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive,, Sandford, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5PQ

Telephone
01934 834877

hello@mendip.co.uk

Sandford, Winscombe

Slide into the festive spirit with Twilight Tobogganing! Get exclusive use of 8 toboggans, plus an enchanted woodland walk to a magical grotto where participants toast marshmallows and warm up with hot chocolate. It's the magical family adventure…

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Clubbercise at The Reaper Bar

Address

The Reaper Bar, Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Telephone
07412066876

Weston-super-Mare

If you like the idea of a fitness class that feels more like a night out than a workout you’ll LOVE Clubbercise® Fun, easy-to-follow dance fitness routines using rave glow sticks to club anthems from 90′s classics to the latest chart hits taught in…

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Illrya - Danny Champion of the World Pop-Up Theatre

Address

The Bay Café, Tropicana, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Telephone
01934 629829

Joe.Novell@n-somerset.gov.uk

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare

ILLRYIA PRODUCTION FOR THEATRE @ THE BAY, TROPICANA - WESTON
Danny and his devoted father live in a caravan and operate the village's local petrol station and garage. When Danny turns nine he is devastated to find out about his father's secret…

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Medieval Falconry Day

Address

The Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

The Raptor Foundation will return to the South Lawn for a day of fantastic flying displays, entertaining information and beautiful birds! Suitable for all ages, the displays will illustrate how these birds would have been used in Medieval times and…

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Civil War Weekend with the Wardour Garrison

Address

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

Join the Wardour Garrison at The Bishop's Palace!

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Open Day

Address

The Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

A little later than planned, however we welcome you to the theatre to have a look at our refurbishments ahead of our re-opening!
We will be offering backstage tours throughout the day, with our Theatre Bar open for refreshments and our Box Office…

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Medieval Falconry

Address

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Off Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

If you're looking for a day out with a difference, then don't miss The Bishop's Palace's Medieval Falconry Day on 11th April.
Tony from Raptor Care is an expert in falconry and in training the birds with skills that have been used since Medieval…

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Lego Workshop

Address

Burlington Street, Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

The theme of this October half term is STEM. So to kick of the holidays why not get creative, educational and have fun with our Lego workshop?
Sessions at- 10:30, 12:00 & 13:30
Tickets available from:
https://www.ticketsource.co…

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Breakfast with Father Christmas

Address

Brean Play, Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2QY

Telephone
01278 752123

Coast Road, Burnham-on-Sea

Breakfast with Father Christmas from 16th - 23rd December from 9.15am - 11.15am.
Arrive at 9.15am and meet Father Christmas at his breakfast table and play afterwards.
You can also visit the Grotto or Snow Globe at the same time.
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RNLI Open Day

Address

Anchor Head, Claremont Crescent, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2ED

Telephone
01934 412767

reception@rnli.org.uk

Weston-super-Mare

For a free, fun, family day out, look no further than an RNLI 'Come Visit Us' Open Day event.

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